The 1901 inscription reads "To the glory of God and the pious memory of all who died in faith and whose mortal remains are interred in this graveyard".
We know that in 1893 large areas of the churchyard were cleared of tombs so we wonder if this cross is related to that. But then surely it ought to read ".. mortal remains were interred....". Or perhaps only the above ground structures were cleared and the below ground mortal remains, eh, remain.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
those buried in St John at Hackney graveyard
Note the natty, 'tiled' roof at the top. The inscription is difficult to read...
Botanist and horticulturist. Born at Catton, near Norwich. He was appointed assistant secretary to the Horticultural Sociery of London in 1827, and in 1827 was Professor of Botany at University Col...
Built as an exhibition hall for the Royal Horticultural Society, initially called the New Hall. Architects: John Murray Easton and Howard Robertson.  An Art Deco building with interesting detailing...
Replanted to replace trees destroyed by a hurricane during the night of 15/16 October 1987.
From their website: "Welcome to The Richmond Society, local residents who have been protecting and enhancing the natural and built environment of Richmond, south-west London, since 1957. Our purpos...
Founded originally as "The Horticultural Society of London" by seven friends including Sir Joseph Banks, Sir Charles Greville (Emma Hamilton's lover)Â John Wedgwood (the eldest son of Josiah Wedgwoo...
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